Brilliant Steaks at Zelman, Soho
The steak selection at Zelman Meats is immaculately handled and the Chateubriand, a ripe cut from the tenderloin fillet, is absolutely exemplary.
Palm Court at The Langham
Traditions of old and the modern musings of today combine in this striking space, which runs with the kind of smooth efficiency that speaks of centuries of experience.
Dirty Bones, High Street Kensington
Served in a fat length of brioche bun, roughly the size of a small child’s forearm, is a hot dog with kimchi ketchup, wasabi mayo, sushi ginger, sesame and crispy seaweed.
Lunching at Aqua Kyoto, Soho
Spring lamb chops, charred and glossy on the outside and rosy as a sunrise on the inside, are served on a tomato miso reduction with blackened courgette and pickled Japanese rose.
Pizza Pilgrims, Revisited
Fluffy crusts and the typical dotted charring on the undersides make up the Neapolitan pizza at Pizza Pilgrims. Ingredients include fior de latte, pecorino, and egg yolks.
Halal Lunch at Stax Diner, Soho
Stax is a burger joint styled on Southern American soul food. Named after a Memphis record label, the short menu includes fried green tomatoes, shrimp po’ boys, and a bias toward Cajun spicing.
